Whatcom County property record for 161 Beard Rd, Lynden, WA 98264
| Property Type | Farm - Dairy |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 43.2 acres (1,883,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,602 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 88870 |
| Primary APN | 88870 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,592 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,883,970 sqft (43.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 88870 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 BEARD RD |
| City | LYNDEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98264-9010 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Dairy |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | GOVT LOT 3-NE SW-LESS RD-EXC E 528 FT THEREOF-EXC PTN DAF-BEG ON S LI OF BEARD RD-E LI OF GUIDE MERIDIAN-TH E ALG S LI OF BEA |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 88870
Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 239 BEARD RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9603 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-0301318 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County records · Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Meridian School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,602.00 (+15.01%) | $639,259 (+12.65%) Land $137,564 Building $501,695 | $1,298,295 (-4.9%) Land $796,600 Building $501,695 |
| 2022 | $567,488 Land $101,230 Building $466,258 | $1,365,197 Land $898,939 Building $466,258 | |
| 2021 | $4,871.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 26, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 8 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | GUIDE MERIDIAN WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 258 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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